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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.68, 9,906.70 and 5,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.68, 9,906.70 and 5,059.54 is: 6,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.68 : 9,906.70 = 5,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.68/9,906.70 = 5,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.68x = 9,906.70 × 5,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.68x = 50,123,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,123,344.92/7,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.42

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